Detachable handle



March 8, 1932. R. sf oEHLER 1,843,649

DETACHABLE HANDLE Filed June 1o, 1930 In/ventola v Roman $.061Zer' j A//@5% n 57am QQ aww Patented Mar. 8, 1932 MMTWMMM Y ROMAN S. OEHLER, OFCINCINNATI, H'IO DETACHABLE HAN DLE Application mea rune 1o,

This invention relates to a handle adapted to be attached to and removedfrom handleless containers whereby such articlesl may be given an addedusefulness.

An object of the invention is to provide aI handle of the classdescribed which is adjustable to containers of varying shapes and wallthicknesses.

Another object is to provide such a device which is non-removable andnon-slipping when in position.

. Another object is to provide such a handle Vwhich is simple in use andin construction.

These and other objects are attained by the means described herein andset forth in the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. 1 is an isometric view of a handle of this invention positionedupon a container.

Fig. 2 is a detail view of the cam plate forming a part of the deviceshown in Fig. 1.

Fig` 3 is a side elevational view of a modihed form of handle inposition, parts of the container being broken away.

Fig. t is a view on line 1- 4 of Fig. 3.

Fig. 5 is an isometric view of another modified` form of the invention,with part broken away.

The device of the present invention is useful upon any vessel upon whichit may be de sirable temporarily to attach a handle. It is particularlyuseful as an article of camp equipment since emptied tins may, by itsuse, be utilized for drinking, cooking, etc. ln this connection it mightbe pointed out that the f later type of can opener provides a smooth,

rounded and beaded edge upon opening of the tin, so that the uses abovesuggested are quite practicable. It is' a tin opened in this fashionwhich has been illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

The handles of this invention are preferably formed of metal strips. Thehandle 8, in Fig. 1, comprises the upper, substantially straight portion9 terminating in a downward hook portion 10 disposed at substantiallyright angles thereto. The lower end 11 of handle 8 is given a slightoutward bend. The

handle portion intermediate the ends is curved in the usual way toprovide for convenient gripping. Portion 9 is perforated as 1930. serialNo. 460,230-

at 12 for loosely receiving a threaded bolt 13 having the knurled head14, with, preferably, a contact shoulder 14:0 therebeneath. A cam plate15 is disposed beneath portion 9 and threadedly receives bolt 13. Plate15 may be 55 of the same width as handle 8, is substantially rectangularand has a cut corner 16 at its front end. The threaded perforation 17is1 disposed somewhat forwardly of the center. lnv positioning thehandle, lplate 15 is turned 60 so as to extend transversely of portion9, with the cut corner 16 disposed adjacent the tin. The hook 10 isplaced over the beaded edge 18 and in abutment with the inner face ofthe tin. Plate l'ma'y then be conveniently 65 turned with the forefingerso as to bring the edge 19 of the plate'into contact against the outsideface ofthe tin directly beneath the bead 18. Cut corner 16 permits thenecessary clearance for this pivotal movement. In this position thefrearedge 2O of the plate contacts the curved'portion of handle 8, asindicated at 200. Turningl of threaded bolt 13 results in firm bindingof plate 15 against the tin and the handle. v-The handle is removed bythe reverse process. lt should be noted that edge 19 of plate 15, byadvancement of bolt 13, is drawn upwardlyv into binding relationshipLagainst head 18, and that the lower end 11 of the handle comes into firmcontact with the lower face of the can when the handle is positioned.The relation of plate 15`with the adjacent portions of the handle makespossible a wide range of adjustment to varying types and thicknesses ofcontainers.

In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the curve of the handle is carriedup higher and a. straight vertical section 21 is provided adjacent theupper end. Said end is cut longitudinally so as to provide a pair oftongues 9o 22 and 23 in the same plane as section 21, and an inwardlybent intermediate tongue 24 in spaced relationship with tongues 22 and23. The lower portion of tongue 2d is threadedly perforated to receivethe threaded bolt 25. The bifurcated end thus formed is adapted toengage the top edge of a container with tongues 22 and 23 abutting theinner face of the tin and lying upon opposite sides of the usual seam26, and the tongue 24 abutting 100 L2YY i Y 1,848,649

the outer face of bead 18. The bolt 25 is advanced to contact the tindirectly beneath bead 18, for securing the handle in position. Theassociation oftongues 22 and 23 with 5 seaml 26 precludes lateralmovement of the handle. l

The modication 30 shown in Fig. 5 is similar'- in form? tothe'. device?,jnstl described. In this modification, the central tongue 27 is 10straight and the lateral tongues 28 and 29 are bent forwardly at their"`poi-ntsoi juncture With the handle. Tongue 27 is likewise provided withtightening bolt 25. Thebentpor-l tions of tongues 28 and 29 contact thetop 15 of beaded edge 18 andtl'etighteningof boit Y 25 against: thellower edge of said. beadresults in a rigid'positiloningofthehandldrendering unnecessary the association of' the. handle Withavertical seanfnras` is desirable. 20 in Y'the modification previouslydescribed., V Similar.A modifications, coming Within, thev spirit ofthisv invention, Will `become appar.-V ent `upon. consideration of thedisclosures: herein. Y

What is claimed'is': y v Adetachablehandle for Vcontainers WithV top'-edge beadsv saidv handle comprising, a1 body, a` perforated overhangingportion. having meansat its endI for engaging the. topf 99;, ofaicontainer, a'threaded'jbolt, loosely seated v in a' perforation of.the oxrerhanging.portion,vv and a plate member' threadedly perforatedtoreceive said boltrv and disposed beneath. said! overhanging portion,said. plate beingy adapt-` ed` to be pivotally moved. to contact the container and said? body with. oppositaends` thereofrespectively, theintermediate portion ofthe plate being free of. contactk Withj` said.bodyand-.said plate being adapted to-be drawn; 291 up atene endby meansloi saidboltintubinde Y ing relationship Withcontainer beadsovari-- ousA sizes,the opposite end. of. the? platel being held -.aga-inst ythebodyA of? the. positioned, handle. Y y 4j?. Intestimony whereof,Lhavehereuntosub.- scribed my name this Gthday ofJune", 1.930..v

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